Women have been found to score lower on math tests when they are tested alongside men. This best illustrates the impact of

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This phenomenon is known as stereotype threat, where individuals feel anxious and underperform in situations where they feel their abilities are being judged based on negative stereotypes about their group. In this case, the negative stereotype is that women are not as skilled in math as men. The other options - A) the Flynn effect refers to the increase in average IQ scores over time, B) intrinsic motivation refers to being motivated by internal factors, and C) emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and regulate emotions in oneself and others - are not applicable to this scenario.

Women Have Been Found to Score Lower on Math Tests